Anti-racism update 5.1.25

AR QUIZ

• What is the significance of Cinco de Mayo? 

EDUCATION

• Six Ways to Support Immigrants Right Now from American Friends Service Committee. Learn more about how we can take action together to support immigrant communities.  https://afsc.org/news/6-ways-support-immigrants-right-now 

QUIZ ANSWER

• El Cinco de Mayo marks the celebration of a Mexican victory at the battle of Plueba over the French forces. It is often celebrated in the United States and is not Mexican independence day. It’s a celebration of grassroots triumphing over traditional power. Learn the origins here: https://www.britannica.com/video/cinco-de-mayo-clelebration/-300936 

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